Customizable Victorian Rococo Revival Fireside Chair

With its soaring winged back, sculptural rolled arms, and richly carved base, this extraordinary fireside chair brings grandeur, intimacy, and old-world elegance to a room. Its commanding silhouette evokes the romance of Victorian interiors while offering the comfort and presence of a deeply personal custom restoration.

During the mid-to-late 19^th century, the Rococo Revival style flourished in American and Europe, drawing inspiration from the 18^th-century French court of Louis XV. These chairs were often designed as “gentleman’s chairs” or “throne chairs”, featuring sweeping curves, cabriole legs, and elaborate cresting. This specific style of oversized seating was a status symbol in Victorian parlors, meant to convey both comfort and the wealth of the homeowner.

This chair will be refinished and reupholstered to order using the materials selected by you, allowing every detail to be tailored with intention. In velvet, mohair, fine wool, or another luxurious textile, this piece becomes a dramatic focal point for a library, study, bedroom, parlor, or collected interior.

This is the kind of chair that does more than furnish a room — it anchors it.

Fabric and shipping are additional; local pickup in Philadelphia area available.

How Ordering Works

This chair is restored and finished to order, tailored to your style from start to finish. Turnaround is approximately 6 to 8 weeks once we finalize your selections and I have your fabric in hand.

1. Choose your look
   Pick your upholstery fabric (and any finish preferences for the frame). If you’re not sure, I’m happy to help you narrow options so it fits your space and lifestyle.
2. Send your fabric or have me source it
   I gladly accept Customer’s Own Material—you can ship or drop off your fabric. Prefer that I source it? I can do that too (fabric costs are separate).
3. Restoration + upholstery
   I’ll refinish the frame per your preferences, rebuild the seat as needed for comfort and longevity, and upholster everything with a clean, tailored finish.
4. Pickup or shipping
   Local pickup in Philadelphia is available. White-glove shipping can be arranged at additional cost.

Customer’s Own Material Guidelines

• Please send upholstery-weight fabric suitable for seating (I can confirm before you purchase).
• Yardage depends on pattern repeat and fabric width—message me your fabric link or a photo and I’ll tell you exactly what you need.
• Turnaround begins when the fabric arrives.

Pricing Note

Fabric and shipping are additional. Your final quote will be confirmed once we select fabric/finish details and any seat rebuild needs are assessed.